Mild Italian Sausage Tomato Zucchini Stew
Cozy up with a hearty bowl of Mild Italian Sausage Tomato Zucchini Stew, a vibrant and flavor-packed dish that combines tender bites of mild Italian sausage with a medley of fresh zucchini, carrots, and celery in a rich, herb-infused tomato broth. This one-pot wonder is perfectly seasoned with basil, oregano, and a hint of optional red pepper flakes to add just the right amount of warmth. Ready in under an hour, this gluten-free and veggie-loaded stew is both a comforting weeknight dinner and an excellent meal-prep option. Serve it with crusty bread to soak up every last drop or ladle it over rice for a satisfying twist. Simple to make, yet bursting with rustic Italian flavors, this delicious stew will quickly become a family favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound mild Italian sausage
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium, diced onion
- 3 cloves, minced garlic
- 2 medium, diced zucchini
- 2 medium, diced carrots
- 2 stalks, diced celery
- 28 ounces (1 can) crushed tomatoes
- 4 cups chicken stock
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon (optional) red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons, chopped (optional) fresh parsley
Instructions
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
Add the mild Italian sausage to the pot and break it apart with a spoon. Cook until browned and fully cooked, about 5–7 minutes. Remove the sausage with a slotted spoon and set aside.
In the same pot, heat the remaining tablespoon of olive oil. Add the diced onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 5 minutes until the vegetables have softened.
Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute, stirring frequently to prevent burning.
Return the cooked sausage to the pot. Stir in the diced zucchini, crushed tomatoes, chicken stock, dried basil, dried oregano, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using).
Bring the stew to a simmer over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and let simmer gently for 25–30 minutes.
Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. If the stew is too thick, you can add a bit more chicken stock or water to reach your desired consistency.
Serve the stew hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired. Enjoy with crusty bread or over a bed of rice for a more filling meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2532 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 159.2 g | 204% | |
| Saturated Fat | 44.5 g | 222% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 453 mg | 151% | |
| Sodium | 11762 mg | 511% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 119.9 g | 44% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.6 g | 74% | |
| Total Sugars | 79.6 g | ||
| Protein | 163.5 g | 327% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 528 mg | 41% | |
| Iron | 18.5 mg | 103% | |
| Potassium | 3377 mg | 72% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
